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Hi, I'm a little confused about the Early Action process. If a college doesn't accept you during EA, do they just defer you to the Regular Decision pool or can you also get rejected outright? Any clar …
Hi, I'm a high school junior looking to apply to Stanford next year. I know Stanford is a great school, but I'm curious about what sets it apart from other top universities. Can anyone share some uniq …
I keep seeing people mention LOCI in regard to college apps, and I'm a bit confused about what it is and when I should send one. Can someone fill me in on the details and any tips for writing one?
Hi everyone! I'm thinking about applying to some boarding schools for my senior year. What should I know about the admissions process? Are there any specific factors that make an applicant stand out? …
Hey y'all, I keep hearing that applying Early Decision (ED) to a school can give applicants an advantage. Is that actually true? What advantages does ED offer compared to other application processes l …
Hello everyone, I applied Early Decision to Wake Forest and I'm really anxious about when they'll release their decisions. Does anyone know the specific date or what the typical Early Decision release …
Hey everyone, I know Yale is considered an amazing school, but what exactly sets it apart from other top universities? What do people think are the standout features and qualities of Yale? Any input w …
Hey guys, I'm getting ready to ask my teachers for letters of recommendation, but I'm not quite sure how the process works. How do teachers submit these recommendation letters to colleges? Do they use …
Hey, I'm a junior right now, and I'm starting to look into college applications, but I'm a bit confused. Can someone explain the main differences between rolling admissions and early action? What are …
Hey everyone, I applied for Regular Decision at the University of Chicago this year. I've been searching around, but I can't seem to find a definite date for when they release their decisions. Any hel …
Hi, everyone! I've been hearing a lot about 'legacy admissions.' How do they work, and do they really give you a significant advantage when applying? Thanks in advance!
Hey everyone, I applied to Villanova EA and I can't seem to find when they usually release their decisions. Does anyone know the EA notification date for Villanova? Thanks in advance!
Hey guys! I've been prepping for the ACT and was wondering what the max score is. How many points is the ACT out of? It'd be great to know so I can set some goals for myself.
Hey everyone! Let's say I'm part of the Grinnell class of 2027, what's the overall atmosphere of the college? Can any current students or alumni provide insight into student life, academics, and extra …
Hey everyone! I applied to Harvard for Early Decision, and I can't stop thinking about it. Does anyone know when Harvard usually releases their ED decisions? Thank you in advance!
Hi there! Does anyone have an idea of when Bucknell typically releases their decisions? I applied and I'm starting to feel the nerves kick in. Thanks!
Hi folks! I'm a high school junior considering applying to Middlebury College for Early Decision. Can anyone tell me when the deadline for submitting the application would be? I want to make sure I ha …
Hey everyone, I've been researching different universities, and I'm interested in Cornell. Could any current students or alumni give me some insight into what makes Cornell unique compared to other Iv …
Does anyone have any predictions for when Yale ED decisions might be released this year? I know they usually come out in mid-December, but I'm just really anxious and looking for any inside scoop on a …
What's up, guys? I'm looking into applying to Vanderbilt but I'm not sure when the Regular Decision due date is. Can someone let me know so I can plan accordingly?